Double chanceHamilton Academical or draw ✓84% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.77
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.30
Hamilton Academical vs Alloa Athletic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Alloa Athletic travel to face Hamilton Academical on Saturday 8 August in the League One, with ZLX Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, Hamilton Academical are 2nd, among the top four, on 33 points after 14 matches; Alloa Athletic are 9th (in the drop zone) with 12. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Hamilton Academical, last 5: WWLDW Their latest outing: 5–0 win over Montrose, away. The attack is flying at 2.7 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Alloa Athletic, last 5: DLDDL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with East Fife, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Hamilton Academical, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.5 for Alloa Athletic.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Feb 2026) it ended Alloa Athletic 3–0 Hamilton Academical.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hamilton Academical 1.9 xG, Alloa Athletic 0.8 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hamilton Academical 60%, draw 24%, Alloa Athletic 16%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.77.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hamilton Academical 2–0 Alloa Athletic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hamilton Academical60%fair 1.66 · @1.60
Draw24%fair 4.23 · @3.70
Alloa Athletic16%fair 6.22 · @4.80
2.68Expected goals
1.87Hamilton Academical xG
0.81Alloa Athletic xG
57%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
0–07%
From our goals model: Hamilton Academical 1.9 – 0.8 Alloa Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Hamilton Academical
Alloa Athletic
Attack vs League One average
+14%
-19%
Goals conceded vs average
-27%
+6%
Our expected goals here
1.98
0.78
Our own ratings from every League One result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
What is the prediction for Hamilton Academical vs Alloa Athletic?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Hamilton Academical vs Alloa Athletic?
On our numbers Hamilton Academical have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Alloa Athletic 16%.
How many goals will there be in Hamilton Academical vs Alloa Athletic?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hamilton Academical vs Alloa Athletic?
Our predicted score is Hamilton Academical 2–0 Alloa Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Hamilton Academical vs Alloa Athletic?
Hamilton Academical vs Alloa Athletic (League One) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at ZLX Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
